F SPORT Handling 4dr All-Wheel Drive
2023 Lexus NX 350

2023 NX 350 Photos
 Editors' Pick
Autoblog Rating
7

While every NX is quietly competent and should represent a sound purchase, only the NX 350h hybrid and NX 450h plug-in hybrid earn our recommendation as an Editor's Pick. Few rivals are electrified and as such their superior fuel economy, with few drawbacks, really stands out.

Industry
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Pros: Hybrid and PHEV are efficient and fun; sharp styling; lots of standard tech Cons: Some of that tech is frustrating to use (especially the nonsensical HUD); less back seat space than some rivals The 2023 Lexus NX came to us as an all-new crossover last year, and what made it good then is still true today. There are four different powertrain options — no shortage of choices — and the two hybrid options are easily our pick of the bunch. The more budget-friendly choice is the 350h, which is a regular hybrid, but the 450h+ PHEV adds an extra punch of performance with more power and an impressive 37 miles of all-electric range. Granted, the 450h+ is more expensive, but you’re getting a lot of capability for the cost and you'll definitely be saving money on gas. Lexus lets us down a bit with some irksome interior technology, including the latest Lexus infotainment system and the unusual reliance on the available head-up display to control various functions. The NX shouldn’t be your top pick in this compact luxury crossover segment if maximum utility is necessary, either — if you need a bigger Lexus, the RX will do the trick. Neither is the NX toward the top of the list when it comes to driving fun. The F Sport Handling models amp things up a bit with improved performance, but never cross the threshold into being a performance-oriented SUV like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW X3 (even just the Acura RDX will provide more engagement). Efficiency and a desire for Lexus-style luxury — which hopefully means reliability in the long term — are the two biggest reasons to put the NX at the top of your list Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Features   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The NX was completely new for 2022, and there are no notable changes made to the lineup for 2023. You can read about the redesigned 2022 model here. What are the Lexus NX’s interior and in-car technology like? While it may be difficult to tell the second-generation NX apart from its predecessor from a quick glance at the exterior, the same cannot be said of the cabin. The NX sports a redesigned interior bereft of the silly old touchpad infotainment interface Lexus committed to when this very model was introduced way back in 2014. A new touchscreen (yes, touchscreen) unit sits atop a center stack that no longer juts into the front passenger space. Instead, it sits over a concave center console that houses a new, Prius-inspired gear selector. The basic layout shares virtually nothing with the mainstream Toyota RAV4 and the materials used are appropriate for a Lexus. That said, we could do without the silly electronic door handles. While the redesigned cabin helps the otherwise-identical-looking NX from coming off as completely stale, the biggest upgrades are technological, not …
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Pros: Hybrid and PHEV are efficient and fun; sharp styling; lots of standard tech Cons: Some of that tech is frustrating to use (especially the nonsensical HUD); less back seat space than some rivals The 2023 Lexus NX came to us as an all-new crossover last year, and what made it good then is still true today. There are four different powertrain options — no shortage of choices — and the two hybrid options are easily our pick of the bunch. The more budget-friendly choice is the 350h, which is a regular hybrid, but the 450h+ PHEV adds an extra punch of performance with more power and an impressive 37 miles of all-electric range. Granted, the 450h+ is more expensive, but you’re getting a lot of capability for the cost and you'll definitely be saving money on gas. Lexus lets us down a bit with some irksome interior technology, including the latest Lexus infotainment system and the unusual reliance on the available head-up display to control various functions. The NX shouldn’t be your top pick in this compact luxury crossover segment if maximum utility is necessary, either — if you need a bigger Lexus, the RX will do the trick. Neither is the NX toward the top of the list when it comes to driving fun. The F Sport Handling models amp things up a bit with improved performance, but never cross the threshold into being a performance-oriented SUV like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW X3 (even just the Acura RDX will provide more engagement). Efficiency and a desire for Lexus-style luxury — which hopefully means reliability in the long term — are the two biggest reasons to put the NX at the top of your list Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Features   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The NX was completely new for 2022, and there are no notable changes made to the lineup for 2023. You can read about the redesigned 2022 model here. What are the Lexus NX’s interior and in-car technology like? While it may be difficult to tell the second-generation NX apart from its predecessor from a quick glance at the exterior, the same cannot be said of the cabin. The NX sports a redesigned interior bereft of the silly old touchpad infotainment interface Lexus committed to when this very model was introduced way back in 2014. A new touchscreen (yes, touchscreen) unit sits atop a center stack that no longer juts into the front passenger space. Instead, it sits over a concave center console that houses a new, Prius-inspired gear selector. The basic layout shares virtually nothing with the mainstream Toyota RAV4 and the materials used are appropriate for a Lexus. That said, we could do without the silly electronic door handles. While the redesigned cabin helps the otherwise-identical-looking NX from coming off as completely stale, the biggest upgrades are technological, not …
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Retail Price

$47,465 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 2.4L I-4
MPG 22 City / 28 Hwy
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 8-spd auto w/OD
Power 275 @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain all wheel
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